Clearview Farm, a lavish 16,500-square-foot estate in Cherry Hills Village, has become embroiled in a legal battle that highlights significant construction defects.
The mansion, which features a guesthouse and sits on 15 picturesque acres at 4001 E. Quincy Ave., was built by Glen Warren, co-founder of the oil and gas company Antero Resources.
In a lawsuit filed on August 13, Warren’s Clearview Farm LLC accused Shaw Builders, the general contractor responsible for constructing the residence, of negligence and breach of contract.
According to the lawsuit, Shaw was aware or should have been aware of numerous defects during the construction process.
Warren’s legal filing outlines fifty separate issues with the property, including a malfunctioning elevator, a cracked swimming pool, improperly installed garage doors, toilets that are detaching from the wall, and issues with the fireplace and water supply in various areas of the home.
Shaw Builders, which has operated in Colorado for over 63 years, issued a statement regarding the lawsuit.
While the company did not provide specific comments on the situation, it expressed its commitment to addressing the concerns raised by Warren.
The construction of Clearview Farm began after Warren purchased the property for $11 million in 2015.
The original farmhouse on the site was demolished to make way for the new mansion.
Construction first started with a 2,600-square-foot guesthouse, built by a different company, which later served as a prototype for the main home.
The mansion took 3.5 years to complete, starting in November 2018 and finishing in May 2022.
Designed with concrete, glass, and zinc, the property features elements like shou sugi ban, a Japanese technique of charring wood to enhance its durability.
The lawsuit also recalls that Shaw Builders had previously represented its capability to match or exceed the construction quality of the guesthouse, even referring to its work at the Kirkland Museum in Denver as an example of its ‘museum quality’ standards.
Despite its high-profile construction, Clearview Farm has not sold since its completion three years ago, raising questions about the impact of the reported defects on its marketability.
Warren’s lawsuit is seeking financial compensation from Shaw Builders for the repairs needed and for the loss in value of the residence, but it does not specify a monetary figure.
The Denver area has seen real estate transactions reaching historic figures, with the record sale standing at $25 million, purchased by former Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson in 2022.
As of August 14, the marketing website for Clearview Farm was taken down after inquiries were made about the property’s status.
Real estate agent Jared Blank confirmed that the home is currently not on the market and emphasized that no further comments can be provided regarding the property.
The lawsuit against Shaw Builders brings to light serious allegations regarding the quality of work in a high-value home, which has yet to see a buyer since completion.
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